Summary:
The Castro Valley Unified district, serving grades K-12 in the East Bay area, is a high-performing system of 15 schools that ranks well above the state average.
Families will find several standout schools, with Jensen Ranch Elementary and Proctor Elementary consistently achieving some of the highest test scores in the district, while Creekside Middle outperforms Canyon Middle in academics and has significantly lower chronic absenteeism. At the high school level, Castro Valley High boasts a very strong graduation rate.
While the district excels overall, some schools face greater challenges, such as Stanton Elementary and Castro Valley Elementary, which have lower test scores and higher absenteeism. The district's continuation and virtual schools, including Redwood Continuation High and Castro Valley Virtual Academy, serve specific student needs but show wide variations in performance, particularly in math and science.
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